The camail, also called an aventail when specifically hung from a helmet, gave a wearer flexible mail protection for the shoulders and upper chest without the full commitment of a hauberk, either worn as a standalone piece or as a helmet attachment. This premium reproduction finishes the lower edge with a dagged, scalloped cut, a decorative treatment associated with higher-status medieval garments, built from 9mm butted steel rings.
Premium Chainmail Dagged Camail, 9mm Butted Rings
A camail, or aventail, is a mail mantle worn over the head or hung from a helmet to protect the upper chest and shoulders, often referred to as a bishop’s mantle for its distinctive draped shape. This premium version finishes the lower edge with a dagged, or scalloped, cut, a decorative treatment common on higher-status medieval mail garments. Built from 9mm butted steel rings, this piece is battle-ready and suited to full-contact re-enactment combat.
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